Description
A protein-packed, creamy egg scramble made with fluffy eggs and cottage cheese quick, nutritious, and perfect for breakfast or a post-workout meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter or oil for the pan
- Optional add-ins: chopped spinach, tomatoes, scallions, shredded cheese, or hot sauce
Instructions
- 1. Crack eggs into a bowl, add cottage cheese, and whisk together until well combined.
- 2. Heat butter or oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- 3. Pour egg mixture into the pan and let cook undisturbed for about 30 seconds.
- 4. Gently stir and fold the eggs until just set and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.
- 5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6. Add any optional toppings or mix-ins just before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese depending on your texture preference.
- For a firmer texture, cook slightly longer, but avoid overcooking.
- Serve with toast, avocado, or fresh fruit for a balanced breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: cottage cheese eggs, high protein breakfast, scrambled eggs, low carb breakfast